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Math In Plain English

Amy Benjamin

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Description:Do word problems and math vocabulary confuse students in your mathematics classes? Do simple keywords like "value" and "portion" seem to mislead them?Many words that students already know can have a different meaning in mathematics. To grasp that difference, students need to connect English literacy skills to math. Successful students speak, read, write, and listen to each other so they can understand, retain, and apply mathematics concepts.This book explains how to use 10 classroom-ready literacy strategies in concert with your mathematics instruction. You’ll learn how to develop students who are able to explain to themselves - and communicate to others - what problems mean and how to attack them.Embedding these strategies in your instruction will help your students gain the literacy skills required to achieve the eight Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. You’ll discover the best answer to their question, "When am I ever going to use this?"The 10 Strategies:1. Teaching mathematical words explicitly2. Teaching academic words implicitly3. Reinforcing reading comprehension skills that apply to mathematics4. Teaching mathematics with metaphor and gesture5. Unlocking the meaning of word problems6. Teaching note-taking skills for mathematics7. Using language-based formative assessment in mathematics8. Connecting memorization to meaning in mathematics9. Incorporating writing-to-learn activities in mathematics10. Preparing students for algebraic thinkingWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Math In Plain English. To get started finding Math In Plain English, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Do word problems and math vocabulary confuse students in your mathematics classes? Do simple keywords like "value" and "portion" seem to mislead them?Many words that students already know can have a different meaning in mathematics. To grasp that difference, students need to connect English literacy skills to math. Successful students speak, read, write, and listen to each other so they can understand, retain, and apply mathematics concepts.This book explains how to use 10 classroom-ready literacy strategies in concert with your mathematics instruction. You’ll learn how to develop students who are able to explain to themselves - and communicate to others - what problems mean and how to attack them.Embedding these strategies in your instruction will help your students gain the literacy skills required to achieve the eight Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. You’ll discover the best answer to their question, "When am I ever going to use this?"The 10 Strategies:1. Teaching mathematical words explicitly2. Teaching academic words implicitly3. Reinforcing reading comprehension skills that apply to mathematics4. Teaching mathematics with metaphor and gesture5. Unlocking the meaning of word problems6. Teaching note-taking skills for mathematics7. Using language-based formative assessment in mathematics8. Connecting memorization to meaning in mathematics9. Incorporating writing-to-learn activities in mathematics10. Preparing students for algebraic thinkingWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Math In Plain English. To get started finding Math In Plain English, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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